Head of Internal Audit
- Recruiter
- Jameson Legal.
- Location
- United Arab Emirates, Dubai
- Salary
- £10762.85 - £13991.71 per month
- Posted
- 20 Mar 2023
- Closes
- 14 Apr 2023
- Ref
- MBP-PM-13760
- Contact
- Jameson Legal
- Job Title
- Risk and Compliance
- Practice Area
- Compliance, Media / Entertainment, Regulatory
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
An opportunity has arisen at a multinational organisation to lead their internal Audit programme, based in Dubai. They are a major ecommerce/media business that reach over a number of different entities that sit within the group. This role will report to the board, and experience of being in a company whilst going though an IPO would be beneficial.
As a Head of Internal Audit, you will be responsible for designing and implementing the risk-based audit plan. You will be responsible to ensure effectiveness of the organisation's risk management, internal controls environment, as well as adherence to defined operational & business KPIs.
Responsibilities:
- Building an effective risk-based internal audit strategy and monitor its implementation.
- Establishing risk-based audit policy, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with the industry best practices.
- Providing subject-matter expertise and assistance with audits.
- Performing risk-based audits and testing to identify risks or exposures related to internal controls and compliance, providing feedback on improving the operational processes.
- Overseeing the execution of individual audits - internal and external as required by the organisation, and ensuring the audit work maintains the guidelines.
- Keeping well informed about critical business and technology initiatives and projects, and ensuring appropriate protocols are designed and implemented.
- Responsibility for preparation of Audit control materials, and conducting training for the stakeholders as required.
- Producing high quality reports at the end of audit process with detailed description of the risks and proposed solutions to mitigate the risk.
- Responsibility for building, mentoring, and coaching the Internal audit team.
- Keeping up to date with the local and international audit developments, laws, and regulations.
Experience and Qualifications required:
- Bachelor's in accounting or finance, Business Administration, OR IA Audit.
- Knowledge in implementing and managing internal audit policies and processes across the globe in a multinational organisation.
- Knowledge in Industry audit standards.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience with at least 4 of those leading IA teams within a multinational organisation.
For a confidential chat about this or other roles he is handling, please contact Matt Pollard in the Jameson Legal London office.
Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
Please note: Where a level of experience, such as 'PQE', is indicated, please note that this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience